BALTIMORE, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) today announced the Fund’s investment returns for the first quarter of 2026. The total return on the Fund’s net asset value for the first quarter of 2026 was -4.8%, with dividends and capital gains reinvested. This compared to -4.3% and -4.4% total return for the S&P 500 Index and the Morningstar U.S. Large Blend category, respectively. The total return on the Fund’s market price for the period was -4.2%.
The First Quarter Report to Shareholders is expected to be released on or about April 22, 2026.
ANNUALIZED COMPARATIVE RETURNS (3/31/2026)
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|
1 Year |
3 Year |
5 Year |
10 Year |
|
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV) |
17.8% |
18.6% |
12.6% |
14.9% |
|
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price) |
25.2% |
23.5% |
14.8% |
16.3% |
|
Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category |
16.4% |
17.0% |
10.6% |
13.1% |
|
S&P 500 |
17.8% |
18.3% |
12.1% |
14.2% |
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NAV)
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (market price)
Morningstar U.S. Large Blend Category
The Fund’s net asset value at March 31, 2026, compared with the year earlier, was:
|
|
3/31/2026 |
3/31/2025 |
|
Net assets |
$2,854,922,339 |
$2,529,977,563 |
|
Shares outstanding |
123,761,531 |
118,862,758 |
|
Net asset value per share |
$23.07 |
$21.28 |
TEN LARGEST EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (3/31/2026)
|
|
% of Net Assets |
|
NVIDIA Corporation |
7.7% |
|
Apple Inc. |
6.8% |
|
Alphabet Inc. Class A |
5.4% |
|
Microsoft Corporation |
5.3% |
|
Amazon.com, Inc. |
3.9% |
|
Broadcom Inc. |
2.8% |
|
Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.* |
2.6% |
|
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A |
2.2% |
|
JPMorgan Chase Co. |
2.1% |
|
Tesla, Inc. |
1.7% |
|
Total |
40.5% |
|
* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund |
|
Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc.*
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
* Non-controlled affiliated closed-end fund
SECTOR WEIGHTINGS (3/31/2026)
|
|
% of Net Assets |
|
Information Technology |
32.4% |
|
Financials |
12.6% |
|
Consumer Discretionary |
10.0% |
|
Consumer Services |
10.0% |
|
Health Care |
9.5% |
|
Industrials |
9.1% |
|
Consumer Staples |
5.2% |
|
Energy |
4.4% |
|
Utilities |
2.5% |
|
Real Estate |
1.9% |
|
Materials |
1.8% |
About Adams FundsSince 1929, Adams Funds has consistently helped generations of investors reach their investment goals. Adams Funds is comprised of two closed-end funds, Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ADX) and Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. (NYSE: PEO). The Funds are actively managed by an experienced team with a disciplined approach and have paid dividends for more than 90 years across many market cycles. The Funds are committed to paying a minimum annual distribution rate of 8% of NAV paid evenly each quarter throughout the year, providing reliability for long-term shareholders. A portion of any distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain, and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions for tax reporting purposes in a calendar year, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end. Shares can be purchased through our transfer agent or through a broker. For more information about Adams Funds, please visit: adamsfunds.com.
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